Housing Choice Voucher program is a part of Human Services, one of six Divisions of County of Placer Health & Human Services.

The Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) formerly known as the Section 8 Voucher Program, is a rental assistance program to help low and very low-income families, persons with disabilities, and seniors so they can live in affordable, safe, and decent housing. This program covers all of Placer County with the exception of the City of Roseville. The City of Roseville has its own Housing Authority.

Pre-applications will only be taken online during open application periods. All inquiries, questions, and applications can be made as follows:

• Online: www.mybenefitscalwin.org
• PCHA's call center: 1-888-385-5160
• Mail: P.O. Box 20400, Auburn CA 95604

Web pages:

• Housing Choice Vouchers - Placer County Housing Authority - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2134/Housing-Vouchers
• Pre-Applications - PCHA - https://www.waitlistcheck.com/applicati…

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Housing Choice Voucher program is a part of Human Services, one of six Divisions of County of Placer Health & Human Services.

The Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) formerly known as the Section 8 Voucher Program, is a rental assistance program to help low and very low-income families, persons with disabilities, and seniors so they can live in affordable, safe, and decent housing. This program covers all of Placer County with the exception of the City of Roseville. The City of Roseville has its own Housing Authority.

Pre-applications will only be taken online during open application periods. All inquiries, questions, and applications can be made as follows:

• Online: www.mybenefitscalwin.org
• PCHA's call center: 1-888-385-5160
• Mail: P.O. Box 20400, Auburn CA 95604

Web pages:

• Housing Choice Vouchers - Placer County Housing Authority - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2134/Housing-Vouchers
• Pre-Applications - PCHA - https://www.waitlistcheck.com/applicati…

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The Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) formerly known as the Section 8 Voucher Program, is a rental assistance program to help low and very low-income families, persons with disabilities, and seniors so they can live in affordable, safe, and decent housing. Roseville Housing Authority's jurisdiction includes the City of Rocklin (Rocklin is covered by both Placer County Housing Authority and Roseville Housing Authority).

To learn more and sign up to receive email notifications when the wait list is open, visit this web page. 

Direct Referral Agencies
Interested households, who fit eligibility criteria, may contact one of the following agencies to inquire about a pre-application:

• Advocates for Mentally Ill Housing (AMIH) -(530) 878-5088
• Placer County Adult System of Care - (888) 886-5401 or Whole Person Care - (530) 889-7170
• The Gathering Inn (TGI) - (916) 791-9355
• Volunteers of America (VOA) - (916) 265-3400

To check your application status, visit www.waitlistcheck.com. 

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The Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is opened periodically on an as needed basis. When the waiting list is re-opened, a public announcement is placed in area newspapers and information posted on this website: http://www.regionalha.org/home

The Housing Choice Voucher program assists low income families, including elderly and disabled persons, by facilitating this Section 8 program that provides decent, safe, and sanitary housing at affordable costs. https://www.regionalha.org/programs/housing-choice-voucher

This office serves:  Nevada, Sutter, Yuba and Colusa Counties.

Visit the website at www.regionalha.org for the latest information on all available programs.

Program Information for Housing Choice Voucher Applicants
http://www.regionalha.org/programs/housing-choice-voucher/applicants
This page includes a link to an FAQ document that answers many general questions about the program.

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AMI Housing, Inc (AMIH) is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that provides housing, employment  and life skills programs to residents of Nevada County and Placer County who otherwise might be homeless. AMIH also manages and operates Nevada County Housing Development Corporation.​

AMIH’s programs can help people who are low income and are homeless, or at risk of homelessness. Any rent payment assistance help is based on their income and need.  Some people get help with the security deposit, first month’s rent, and then a few months of rental assistance.  Others get help for longer and some for shorter period of time.  The extent of rental assistance depends on the individual and their need. A housing counselor may be able to help them find a suitable and affordable apartment in Nevada County.

Nevada County residents must have completed the Coordinated Entry (CE) process and be in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) in … [read more]

AMI Housing, Inc (AMIH) is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that provides housing, employment  and life skills programs to residents of Nevada County and Placer County who otherwise might be homeless. AMIH also manages and operates Nevada County Housing Development Corporation.​

AMIH’s programs can help people who are low income and are homeless, or at risk of homelessness. Any rent payment assistance help is based on their income and need.  Some people get help with the security deposit, first month’s rent, and then a few months of rental assistance.  Others get help for longer and some for shorter period of time.  The extent of rental assistance depends on the individual and their need. A housing counselor may be able to help them find a suitable and affordable apartment in Nevada County or Placer County.

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AMI Housing, Inc (AMIH) is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that provides housing, employment  and life skills programs to residents of Nevada County and Placer County who otherwise might be homeless. 

AMIH has funding for specific programs to serve Transition Age Youth (TAY) in PLACER COUNTY.

AMIH’s programs can help people who are low income and are homeless, or at risk of homelessness. Any rent payment assistance help is based on their income and need.  Some people get help with the security deposit, first month’s rent, and then a few months of rental assistance.  Others get help for longer and some for shorter period of time.  The extent of rental assistance depends on the individual and their need. A housing counselor may be able to help them find a suitable and affordable apartment in Nevada County or Placer County.

As of 7/7/2022, Rental assistance is currently only available for the city of Roseville.

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Departments for different aspects of housing are listed below and on this web page: https://www.bcsh.ca.gov/housing/index.html. Programs with services available directly to the public are in bold italic type.

Housing and Community Development
The Department of Housing and Community Development administers State and Federal housing and community development loan and grant programs. These programs develop and rehabilitate rental and supportive housing, promote homeownership, provide emergency rent relief, and assist in creating housing for farm workers, people with disabilities, and people experiencing homelessness. The Department also administers the Community Block Grant Program that funds housing activities, public works, community facilities, and public service projects serving lower-income people in rural communities.

• Community Block Grant Program - For rural cities and counties
• No Place Like Home Program - For counties
• Veterans Housing and Homelessness Prevention Program&n…

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The Gathering Inn has funding from the City of Rocklin until June 30, 2023 to use for Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) for Rocklin residents.
 
Homeless Prevention
Applicants must currently be in housing in Rocklin but need help to stay in it. This program can provide one month of rent.
 
Rapid Re-Housing
Applicants need to be in Rocklin, from Rocklin, or moving back to Rocklin to stay. This program can provide deposit and one month of rent.

To apply contact Sherice Martin at sherice@thegatheringinn.com

Offers homeless or at risk of homelessness veterans with housing assistance information and Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers.

To refer a veteran call 1-877-4AID VET (1-877-424-3838).

Veterans are:

• Connected with the Homeless Point of Contact at the nearest VA facility
  • VA Medical Center
    (VAMC) Locator
    • Locate a local VA Medical Center now
      Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness can call or visit their local VA Medical Center (VAMC) and ask for a Homeless Coordinator. Use the VA locator tool www.va.gov/directory to find your nearest VAMC and call or visit today.
  • Locations include:
    • ​RENO VAMC
    • Auburn VA Outpatient Clinic
    • Lincoln Vet Center
• Hotline staff conducts a brief screening to assess needs.
• Family members and non-VA providers calling on behalf of a veteran will be provided with information regarding homeless programs and services currently available
• Contact information will be requested so that homelessness…

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